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GRADUATE PROSPECTUS: TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES / 2019 ENTRY ucl.ac.uk
The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is a global leader in teacher education. We are one of the UK’s largest teacher training providers and offer a wide range of programmes across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education (FE). Quality
The IOE is the world’s leading centre for research and teaching in education and related social science, ranked first for education for the fifth year running in the QS World Rankings by Subject (2014–18).
Experience
Established over 100 years ago, we provide the widest range of postgraduate teacher training programmes in the UK, taught by experts in your subject and education phase, many of whom are world leaders in their field.
School and college partnerships
Our partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and education providers in Greater London ensure you benefit from the highest quality training and support from teachers and experts at the frontline of education.
Support
Our outstanding team will support you with the skills and knowledge you need from the moment you step into the classroom, but we know that learning to teach is much more than that – we’ll prepare you to build a fulfilling long-term career in education.
Employability
96% of Teacher Training graduates, in full-time work, were employed in teaching roles within six months of graduating (‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA, looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017 graduating cohort).
Location
London has more ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools than any other region in England and is a world leader in narrowing the gap between how children from rich and poor backgrounds perform at school. Training in London will provide you with an ideal platform to launch your career in teaching and go on to build your knowledge and skills in whatever direction you choose.
Research
When you walk into the IOE, you’ll join a lively, friendly and diverse community of 8,000 students and more than 600 distinguished academics committed to improving lives through education, providing you with a lifelong network of leading practitioners. With around 25% of UK education research taking place at UCL, you will have the opportunity to work with academics at the forefront of leading education research.
Facilities
The IOE is home to the largest education library in Europe which contains a copy of every book on education published in the UK. You will also have access to all of UCL’s wider facilities including a main library, new Student Centre and a vast range of museums and collections.
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Contents /
Routes into teaching – what age group do you want to teach?
/ 2–3
Routes into teaching – summary table
/ 4–5
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)
/ 6 –7
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary
/ 8 –9
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary / 10 –11 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Post-Compulsory Education
/ 12–13
School Direct (Salaried and Tuition Fee)
/ 14 –15
Teach First
/ 16 –17
Fees and funding
/ 18 –19
Entry requirements
/ 20 –21
Teacher training programmes 2019 entry
/ 22 –23
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Routes into teaching
What age group do you want to teach?/ Follow the chart to see available routes Would you like to gain EYTS (0 – 5 years) or QTS (3–7 years)?
Early Years
EYTS
0 – 7 years
Primary 3 –11 years
Secondary
QTS
11–19 years
Post-Compulsory 14+ years, lifelong learning
Glossary of terms DBS
Disclosure and Barring Service
EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage (0–5 years old)
EYITT
Early Years Initial Teacher Training
EYTS Early Years Teacher Status In-service
in employment as a teacher
KS
Key Stage (National Curriculum)
NCTL
National College for Teaching and Leadership
NQT
newly qualified teacher
Ofsted
Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills
PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (successful completion of the PGCE programme results in students satisfying the requirements for the award of QTS/EYTS) PGDE
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Pre-service
prior to employment as a teacher
QTLS
ualified Teacher for Learning and Skills awarded by the Education Q and Training Foundation, can be applied for on successful completion of your PGCE programme. QTLS is desirable, but not at present mandatory for working in the Post-Compulsory Education sector
QTS
ualified Teacher Status (NCTL conferred award, allowing recipient Q to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England)
SEN
Special Educational Needs
UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK
Are you currently working as a teacher in the post-compulsory sector and would like to study alongside your job?
Yes
No
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Are you already employed in an Early Years setting?
Yes
Employment Based Pathway, (EYITT) see pages 6–7
No
Mainstream Pathway, (EYITT) see pages 6–7
PGCE Primary, see pages 8–9 PGCE Primary (EYFS/KS1), see pages 8–9 PGCE Primary Specialist Mathematics, see pages 8–9 School Direct Salaried (Primary General, EYFS/KS1, Primary Mathematics Specialist), see pages 14–15 School Direct Tuition Fee (Primary General, EYFS/KS1, Primary Mathematics Specialist), see pages 14–15 Teach First, see pages 16–17
PGCE (wide range of subjects), see pages 10 –11 School Direct (Tuition Fee), see pages 14 –15 Teach First, see pages 16 –17
Generic In-service (2 years), see pages 12–13 Specialist English or Mathematics (2 years), see pages 12–13
How would you like to study?
Full-time
Generic Pre-service (1 year), see page 12–13 Specialist English or Mathematics (1 year), see pages 12–13
Part-time
Generic Pre-service (2 years), see page 12–13 Specialist English or Mathematics (2 years), see pages 12–13
Routes into teaching – summary table /
UCL’s teacher training programmes cover the seven main routes into teaching. They prepare and qualify our students to teach across a variety of age ranges, whether a student is new to the teaching profession or already working in a school or college environment.
Length of programme
Subjects available
Pre-service or In-service
Time in school /college / EYFS setting
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)
Mainstream pathway: 1 year full-time. Employment-based pathway: 1 year part-time
Early Years
Pre-service and In-service pathways available
Mainstream pathway: 130 days of placements. Employment-based pathway: up to 60 days’ placement, dependent on experience, in addition to employment of no more than 90% of full-time working hours
Primary and Secondary PGCE
1 year full-time
EYFS/KS1 Primary Specialist route for Primary Ma thematics Secondary (see page 22 for range of subjects available)
Pre-service
At least 120 days of training is in schools on teaching placement
Post Compulsory PGCE
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Your degree/vocational qualification subject (if taught in a partner college), or English (including Literacy and/or ESOL) or Mathematics (including Numeracy)
Pre-service and In-service study available (In-service not available for the full-time pathways)
At least 120 hours of teaching practice or (for In-service pathways) assessment of practice
School Direct (Salaried)
1 year full-time
EYFS/KS1 Primary Specialist route for Primary Mathematics
In-service
Majority of training is at a school
School Direct (Tuition Fee)
1 year full-time
EYFS/KS1 Primary Specialist route for Primary Mathematics Secondary (see page 23 for range of subjects available)
Pre-service
Majority of training is at a school
Teach First
2 years full-time
Primary and Early Years; Secondary subjects
Pre-service (5 weeks) and In-service
Majority of training is in school, with a short second school experience, and an alternative phase experience for primary teaching
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Time at UCL
Tuition fee
Salary paid during training
Financial support available
Accreditation / teaching qualification
Academic qualification
Mainstream pathway: 60 days. Employment-based pathway: 30 days
Yes (see page 18)
Early Years Teacher Status Mainstream pathway: No. Mainstream (EYTS) pathway: Yes. Employment-based Employment-based pathway: Yes pathway: Yes towards fees (see page 19)
PGCE with 60 Master’s level credits
Primary: approximately 60 days; Secondary: 43 days
Yes (see page 18)
No
Yes (see page 19)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
PGCE with 60 Master’s level credits
One day per week part-time Yes (see page 18) and two days per week full-time
Pre-service: no salary In-service: your normal salary
Yes (see page 19)
Following qualification, QTLS is available through the Education and Training Foundation
PGCE with 60 Master’s level credits
Approximately 15 days
No
Salary paid by your employing school on the unqualified teacher scale
No
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Primary: approximately 60 days; Secondary 43 days
Yes (see page 18)
No
Yes (see page 19)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
PGCE with 60 Master’s level credits
Year 1: 9 conference days at Secondary or 12 conference days at Primary, including 3 Saturdays.
No
Salary paid by your employing school on the unqualified teacher scale in the first year, moving to qualified teacher scale on obtaining QTS at end of Year 1
No
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at end of Year 1
PGDE with 120 Master’s level credits at end of Year 2
Year 2: 5 conference days including 3 Saturdays and 8 evening sessions
No
No
Routes into teaching
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) / 0 –5 age range
Route summary
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) is a specialist programme for those already working with, or those seeking to work with, babies and children from birth to five years old. A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is awarded to students who achieve 60 credits at Master’s level (level 7). The award of Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) will be recommended for graduates who have been judged to have met all of the Early Years Teachers’ Standards and have completed a PGCE. Participants will leave the programme as reflective practitioners, fostering positive relationships with parents, carers and children, as well as with other professionals. There are two pathways, both of 12 months’ duration: mainstream and employment-based.
A list of programmes can be found on page 22 Programme structure
Mainstream pathway – This pathway is for those who wish to enter the early years profession, and is suitable for new graduates and career changers who will not be employed in an early years setting during the training. The programme consists of three core modules (60 credits total), plus 130 placement days across a range of settings, including a 10-day Key Stage 1/2 placement. Employment-based pathway – This pathway is for those already employed in an early years setting or phase of a school, or those newly recruited in order to undertake an employment-based pathway. Participants will be working to a timetable of no more than 90% of full-time working hours and be released for training and study days, in addition to visits to other placements. Students undertake three core modules (60 credits total).
Funding and scholarships
A grant to cover tuition fees (£7,000) and a bursary of up to £5,000, depending on previous qualifications, are available for the graduate entry (mainstream) route. The employmentbased route offers a fee grant (£7,000) plus a £7,000 contribution to costs incurred by the employer. Please note that these figures relate to the 2018/19 session and are indicative only. For up-to-date information please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk For funding for international students, please see page 19.
Contact
Application and general enquiries
+44 (0)20 3370 1217 teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Entry requirements
A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, is required. Additionally, entrants should have achieved a GCSE grade C (or grade 5 for GCSEs sat in 2017 onward) or equivalent, in English, Mathematics and a science subject, and passed the Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy (for additional entry requirements please see pages 20–21).
How to apply
Applications for Early Years Initial Teacher Training programmes should be made directly to UCL. The application cycle opens towards the middle of October each year and applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible. Once an application has been received it will be forwarded to the assessor for consideration. Applicants who are successful at the shortlisting stage will then be invited to attend an interview, the outcome of which will determine whether an offer can be made. Full details of how to complete an application are provided on the UCL website at ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
By becoming an early years teacher, you’ll make a lasting, positive impact on children’s well-being and development, opening young children’s minds to new concepts and ideas on a daily basis.* * Get Into Teaching website, 2018
“I found my experience at UCL to be so valuable from start to finish, and cannot praise the tutors enough for ensuring I could succeed to my full potential...�
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Beth Chater
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (2017) I find the early years education field a completely inspiring area of work. I love to work with children at an age where their curiosity, interest and passion for learning and everything around them is at its best. I found my experience at UCL to be so valuable from start to finish, and cannot praise the tutors enough for supporting me through the modules of the programme, and ensuring I could succeed to my full potential.
Routes into teaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary / 3 –7 and 5 –11 age ranges Route summary
UCL’s Primary PGCE programmes are for those wishing to teach in the 5–11 age range. We also offer an Early Years/ Key Stage 1 Primary PGCE programme for those wishing to teach in the 3–7 age range. Each year close to 250 students enrol on these programmes. Following the most recent Ofsted inspection (2013), our Primary provision was rated ‘Outstanding’. We work in partnership with around 175 primary schools to fully prepare Primary PGCE students for a career as a primary teacher. Our students benefit enormously from the complementary skills and expertise of staff in partnership schools and at the IOE. The schools offer placements for teaching experience, and their teachers serve as mentors and joint assessors for our student teachers. IOE tutors have extensive experience of teaching, school management, inspection, research and consultancy.
A list of programmes can be found on page 22 Programme structure
An essential part of all routes is practical experience in several different schools or settings. Students will learn to teach all the primary curriculum subjects. They will also select one subject for specialist study from the range that we offer. The Specialism module and Learning and Teaching module are both assessed at Master’s level in order to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). As part of the programme, students will spend 120 days in placement in two contrasting schools or early years settings, during which time they will be supported by a university tutor and school mentor.
Funding and scholarships
Primary (Specialist Mathematics) PGCE trainees may be eligible for a £6,000 bursary, depending on previous qualifications and there is currently no bursary for Primary PGCE trainees. Please note that this information relates to the 2018/19 session. For up-to-date information please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk For student maintenance and tuition fee loans, and funding for international students, please see page 19.
Contact
Application and general enquiries
+44 (0)20 3370 1217 teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Entry requirements
A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, is required. Additionally, entrants should have achieved a GCSE grade C (or grade 5 for GCSEs sat in 2017 onward) or equivalent, in English, Mathematics and a science subject and passed the Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. For the Primary (Specialist Mathematics) programme, A level Mathematics at grade C or above is required (for additional entry requirements please see pages 20–21). Applicants must also display evidence of their commitment to, and enjoyment of, working with children and young people (this may be through voluntary work with young people and ideally some experience in schools).
How to apply
Applications for PGCE programmes are made through UCAS. Full details of how to complete an application are provided on the UCAS website (ucas.com). The application cycle opens towards the end of October each year and applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible. Once an application has been received it will be forwarded to UCL for consideration. Applicants who are successful at the shortlisting stage will then be invited to attend an interview, the outcome of which will determine whether an offer can be made. Places on the Primary PGCE are in high demand, and applicants should apply as soon as possible in the year before they want to start their programme.
“I had such a rewarding year at the IOE; the lectures were really stimulating, the staff really supportive and I made great teacher friends along the way!�
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Olivia Wills
Primary PGCE (2018) I had such a rewarding year at the IOE; the lectures were really stimulating, the staff really supportive and I made great teacher friends along the way! Its global reputation speaks for itself, but even from a personal perspective, the IOE really is a fantastic place to train as the programme leads are continually adapting the programme delivery to best meet the needs of the trainees and produce well-informed, competent and happy teachers who can make a difference.
Routes into teaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary / 11–16 and 14 –19 age ranges Route summary
All young people deserve access to outstanding teachers with excellent subject knowledge who will inspire, engage and motivate them and enable them to achieve their full potential. The Secondary PGCE at the IOE was graded ‘Outstanding’ in every category by Ofsted, following the most recent inspection in 2013. The programme provides student teachers with the depth, breadth and rigour they need to develop their teaching skills during the training year, so that they can become well qualified, highly skilled teachers who are equipped to succeed in their future careers. Key Stages 3 and 4 (11–16 age range) / Art and Design / Biology / Chemistry / Citizenship / Computing with ICT / English / English with Drama / Geography / History / Languages / Mathematics / Music / Physics / Physics with Mathematics / Religious Education
Key Stages 4 and 5 (14–19 age range) / Business Education / Psychology / Social Science
A list of programmes can be found on page 22 Programme structure
Secondary PGCE student teachers spend most of their time (120 days) in schools, working with subject mentors who support them during their two school placements. Our partnerships with around 250 schools and colleges in Greater London and beyond enable us to provide student teachers with high-quality mentoring and support, enabling them to become skilled and confident teachers of their chosen subject. The Secondary PGCE includes three modules: Professional Practice – where the main focus is on school-based learning and practical teaching. This module is assessed using the Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status, which student teachers must meet in order to successfully complete the programme. Subject Studies 1 – focuses on a student teacher’s subject knowledge and the learning and teaching of their chosen PGCE subject.
Contact
Application and general enquiries
+44 (0)20 3370 1217 teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk Subject Studies 2 – complements and enhances the first subject studies module, looking at how a student teacher’s subject fits within the whole school curriculum, as well as its wider significance to culture and society.
Funding and scholarships
Secondary PGCE student teachers may be eligible for a bursary of up to £26,000 or scholarship of up to £28,000, depending on the subject they are training to teach and their previous qualifications. Please note that these figures relate to the 2018–19 session. For up-to-date information please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk For student maintenance and tuition fee loans, and funding for international students, please see page 19.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor’s degree in a related subject from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, is required. Additionally, entrants should have achieved a GCSE grade C (or grade 5 for GCSEs sat in 2017 onward) or equivalent, in English and Mathematics, and passed the Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. Some subject specialisms also require specific A levels and grades. For details, please visit the relevant programme page at ucl.ac.uk/graduate (for additional entry requirements please see pages 20–21). Applicants must display evidence of their commitment to, and enjoyment of, working with children and young people (this may be through voluntary work with young people for example). Applicants are encouraged to gain some experience of schools, such as classroom observation, before beginning the programme. How to apply Applications for PGCE programmes are made through UCAS. Full details of how to complete an application are provided on the UCAS website (ucas.com). The application cycle opens towards the end of October each year and applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible. Once an application has been received it will be forwarded to UCL for consideration. Applicants who are successful at the shortlisting stage will then be invited to attend an interview, the outcome of which will determine whether an offer can be made.
“Although it has been tough, I have really enjoyed the programme. It was a very well planned year that has helped me to become more confident both in and outside of the classroom.”
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Chloe Rodgerson
Secondary PGCE History (2018)
Although it has been tough, I have really enjoyed the programme. It was a very well planned year that has helped me to become more confident both in and outside of the classroom. The programme has directly impacted my career plans and has made me think of more than just classroom teaching as a goal. I would also love to pursue a Master’s in the future.
Routes into teaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Post Compulsory / 14+ age range Route summary
The Post-Compulsory sector comprises further education, adult and sixth form colleges, prison education, charity and community organisations, and independent and work-based providers of learning. This sector is for you if you are interested in any, or all, of the following: supporting young people into higher education; leading technical and vocational education; encouraging post-16 learners returning to education for another chance; working in non-traditional educational settings; and assisting adults with appropriate skills for life and work. Our programmes also provide a basis for higher qualifications such as Master’s degrees and professional doctorates. Our Post Compulsory Teacher Education programme was deemed ‘outstanding’ and awarded Grade 1 (the highest possible grade) following the most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2013). Three ‘pathways’ are offered within the Post Compulsory route and are available full-time (for pre-service, i.e. those new to teaching) or part-time (for pre-service or in-service, i.e. those already employed as teachers). ‘Generic’ programmes are for those wishing to develop generic skills to teach their chosen subject whether arts, humanities, STEM subjects or vocational and technical education. The two ‘specialist’ programmes are concerned with the specialist teaching of English (with Literacy and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages), or Mathematics including Numeracy in the sector. Generic Pre-service (full-time, one year) – A postgraduate programme to prepare those new to teaching who wish to teach in the Post-Compulsory sector. Generic In-service and Pre-service (part-time, two years) – A programme for those currently teaching (in-service), and those new to teaching (pre-service), in the Post-Compulsory sector. Specialist full-time (English or Mathematics, one year) – For those who wish to undertake a training programme that integrates generic and specialist subject components in English (with Literacy and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages), or Mathematics including Numeracy. Specialist part-time (English or Mathematics, two years) – A programme for those who wish to undertake part-time training that integrates generic and specialist subject components in English (with Literacy and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages), or Mathematics including Numeracy.
A list of programmes can be found on page 23
Contact
Application and general enquiries
+44 (0)20 3370 1217 teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Programme structure
All programmes lead to the PGCE award at level 7 (Master’s level). Students on all programmes will (a) undertake study with written assessment at the university and (b) complete a minimum of 120 hours of teaching practice, and be assessed in their teaching in their own workplace (if in-service) or at a placement (if pre-service) in a further education college, sixth form college, independent learning provider, or other provider teaching learners in the post16 Education and Training sector. UCL aims to provide placements for those applying for the Pre-service pathway but these cannot be guaranteed.
Funding and scholarships
Bursaries may be available to those wishing to train to teach in Mathematics (up to £25,000) or English (up to £15,000), depending on their previous qualifications. Please note that these figures relate to the 2018/19 session and are indicative only. For up-to-date information please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk For student maintenance and tuition fee loans, and funding for international students, please see page 19.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject is normally required. Applicants without academic qualifications to this level but with extensive relevant and successful work experience will be considered on an individual basis. For additional entry requirements please see pages 20–21.
How to apply
Applications for the Post Compulsory programmes should be made directly to UCL. The application cycle opens towards the middle of October each year and applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible. Once your application has been received it will be forwarded to the assessor for consideration. Applicants who are successful at the shortlisting stage will be invited to attend an interview, the outcome of which will determine whether an offer will be made. Full details of how to complete your application are provided on the UCL website at ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
“The great thing is I’m able to use what I’ve covered in my lectures and apply it to my work...”
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Kanayo Dike-Oduah
Post-Compulsory Education PGCE (2017) I take the Post-Compulsory Education PGCE part-time because I’m working whilst studying on the programme. And the great thing about the part-time route is I’m able to use what I’ve covered in my lectures and apply it to my practical life and my work. I currently teach psychology at a sixth-form college in London. The programme teaches you how to bring in your own knowledge from the outside, marrying that with knowledge gained at the IOE of how to teach effectively.
Routes into teaching
School Direct (Salaried and Tuition Fee) / 3 –7, 5 –11 and 11–19 age ranges
Route summary
There are two ways into teaching via the School Direct route: Salaried programme – On the salaried programme students apply for a training vacancy at a school and work for a salary as an unqualified teacher – they ‘train on the job’. This programme is for people who have already worked for three years (not necessarily in education) and are comfortable with taking responsibility for teaching a class from the outset. Students are employed full-time and undertake continuous developmental teaching experience and training in their employing school. Over the course of the year you will have experience of teaching in two of the many schools with whom we have established partnerships. This programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) only, although you can apply to study for a PGCE Top-Up towards the end of the programme. Tuition fee programme – This programme follows the PGCE route and awards a PGCE and QTS. It is school rather than university-led, meaning that you will apply directly to an alliance and be recruited to a training vacancy at that alliance. You will be based within the alliance for both placements, and be supported by an IOE tutor. You will attend the IOE and work alongside core PGCE students in seminars and keynote lectures.
A list of programmes can be found on page 23 Programme structure
Salaried programme – Students are employed as unqualified teachers, gaining experience ‘on the job’. They will be supported by a school-based mentor who will meet with them to discuss their progress weekly and also by a university tutor who will be highly experienced in the student’s phase/subject. Students also attend lectures and workshops at the IOE for 15 days as well as an additional 45 days of training activities provided by the placement school, alongside the practical teaching experience. This blended training allows students to reflect on their practice and use current research to inform and improve their teaching through the year. Students are assessed on their practical teaching and their progress in achieving the standards for Qualified Teacher Status by gathering evidence in the form of a portfolio. Tuition fee programme – Students will spend most of their time (120 days) in schools, working with the support of subject mentors. For School Direct Primary programmes, students will learn to teach all the primary curriculum subjects*. They will also select one subject for specialist study from the range that we offer. Students on the School Direct Secondary programmes follow the same modules as core PGCE students (see page 10 for further details). Both Primary and Secondary School Direct students attend the IOE, joining core PGCE students for keynote lectures, subject lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and directed study days. * Curriculum areas and age phases are subject to availability.
Contact
Application and general enquiries
+44 (0)20 3370 1217 teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Funding and scholarships
The School Direct (Tuition Fee) programme offers bursaries of up to £26,000 or scholarships up to £28,000 (Secondary) and £6,000 (Primary Maths Specialism only) to eligible trainees, depending on the subject they are training to teach and their previous qualifications. Please note that these figures relate to the 2018/19 session and are indicative only. For up-to-date information – including for those who have a degree from outside the UK – please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk School Direct (Salaried) trainees are not eligible for a bursary or student loans, as they will be receiving a salary. Salaries can vary depending on your chosen subject and the school in which you train. For student maintenance and tuition fee loans, and funding for overseas students, please see page 19.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor’s degree in a related subject from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, is required. Additionally, entrants should have achieved a GCSE grade C (or grade 5 for GCSEs sat in 2017 onward) or equivalent, in English, Mathematics and a science subject (for Primary) and have passed the Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. For the Primary (Specialist Mathematics) programme, A level Mathematics at grade C or above is required (for additional entry requirements please see pages 20–21). Applicants must also display evidence of their commitment to, and enjoyment of, working with children and young people (this may be through voluntary work with young people and ideally some experience in schools).
How to apply
Applications for School Direct programmes accredited by UCL are made through UCAS. Full details of how to complete your application are provided on the UCAS website (ucas.com). The application cycle opens towards the end of October each year and applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible. Once your application has been received it will be forwarded to both UCL and the relevant school for consideration. Initially all applications will be considered by the school and recommendations passed back to UCL. You may be asked to attend an interview at the IOE as part of the application process.
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You’ll receive a combination of practical classroom teaching with theoretical learning throughout the academic year, ensuring you become an effective teacher, gaining experience in at least two contrasting schools and be awarded qualified teacher status (QTS).*
* Get Into Teaching website August 2018
Routes into teaching
Teach First / 3 –7, 5 –11 and 11–19 age ranges
Route summary
The IOE works in partnership with the Teach First charity to train and place successful applicants in London schools with the lowest levels of attainment and/or with pupils who are from deprived backgrounds.
See teachfirst.org.uk for a programme list Programme structure
The Teach First Leadership Development Programme is a two-year programme encompassing personal and leadership skills training alongside teacher training. Both years of the programme are salaried. After an initial five-week intensive immersion into teaching theory and practice, students are placed into a school where they will begin teaching up to an 80% timetable, with the support of Teach First, IOE tutors and their placement school mentors. They will also work towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) qualification. The PGDE is equivalent to double the credits gained on a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and twothirds of a Master’s degree. Participants will be assessed in two ways. First, on their practical teaching and their progress in achieving the standard for Qualified Teacher Status; second, on their engagement with academic research and theory. They will also use BlueSky to track and monitor their progress. QTS is awarded at the end of year one. Year two of the programme allows for further study and research coupled with a focus on further leadership skills and development. The PGDE is awarded at the end of the second year.
Funding and scholarships
Bursaries and student loans are not available for the Teach First programme, as it is employment-based. For more details about teaching salaries please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-salary
Contact
Application and general enquiries
+44 (0)20 3370 1217 teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants without a degree, but offering an A level in the subject in which they wish to teach, may also be eligible; please check the Teach First website at teachfirst.org.uk for specific subject and entry requirements as these vary according to programme.
How to apply
Applications for the Teach First programme are made directly to Teach First. Please go to the Teach First website at teachfirst.org.uk for information regarding the full application and assessment process. If an applicant is successful and is offered a place on the Teach First programme they may undertake the Teach First programme in partnership with the IOE.
Our two-year Leadership Development Programme provides world-class teacher and leadership training for people who are passionate about giving children from the poorest backgrounds a great education.* * Teach First website, August 2018
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This year, 31% of participants starting on our Leadership Development Programme came from other careers. Although our recruitment process is the same for all applicants, we understand that personal circumstances differ, and aim to be as flexible as we can to help you overcome any barriers to joining the programme. Your Teach First recruiter can offer you specialist advice on how to join our Leadership Development Programme as a career changer.*
* Teach First website August 2018
Fees and funding /
Tuition fees
Fee levels for teacher training programmes will vary considerably, reflecting the costs associated with different types of degree in different subjects, whether your training is undertaken on a full-time or a part-time basis, and also depending on your fee classification as a UK, EU, Overseas or Channel Islands/Isle of Man student (this will be confirmed with your offer of a place at UCL). For more information on fee classification please see ucl.ac.uk/students/fees/pay-your-fees The fee levels shown opposite are for the 2019/20 session, unless otherwise stated. Fees cover registration, tuition and supervision for each academic session, and are subject to an annual increase.
UK/EU fees (full-time annual fee) EYITT (Mainstream and employment pathways)
£7,000l
PGCE Primary and Secondary including School Direct (Tuition Fee)
£9,250
PGCE Post Compulsory (Pre-service)
£9,250
PGCE Post Compulsory Literacy/ESOL (Pre-service)
£9,250
PGCE Post Compulsory Mathematics/Numeracy (Pre-service)
£9,250
School Direct (Salaried)
£4,650s
School Direct (Tuition Fee)
£9,250
Teach First: Please see teachfirst.org.uk for details
UK/EU fees (part-time annual fee) PGCE Post Compulsory (In-service)
£4,625
PGCE Post Compulsory Literacy/ESOL (In-service and Pre-service)
£4,625
PGCE Post Compulsory Mathematics/Numeracy (In-service and Pre-service)
£4,625
Overseas (full-time annual fee) EYITT (Mainstream and employment-based routes)
£12,900
PCGE Primary and Secondary including School Direct (Tuition Fee)
£17,620
PGCE Post Compulsory (Pre-service)
£17,620
PGCE Post Compulsory Literacy/ESOL (Pre-service)
£17,620
PGCE Post Compulsory Mathematics/Numeracy (Pre-service)
£17,620
School Direct (Salaried)
£4,650s
School Direct (Tuition Fee)
£17,620
Teach First: Please see teachfirst.org.uk for details
Overseas (part-time annual fee)
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PGCE Post Compulsory (In-service)
£8,680
PGCE Post Compulsory Literacy/ESOL (In-service and Pre-service)
£8,680
PGCE Post Compulsory Mathematics/Numeracy (In-service and Pre-service)
£8,680
This is the fee for the 2018/19 session. Fees for 2019/20 entry are expected to be available in Spring 2019. The fees may be covered or part-covered by an NCTL grant. Please check the UCL website at ucl.ac.uk/students/fees/pay-your-fees for updates. This is the fee for the 2018/19 session. Fees for 2019/20 entry are expected to be available in Spring 2019; please check the UCL website at ucl.ac.uk/students/fees/pay-your-fees for updates. Tuition fees are paid by the placement school directly to UCL; there is no cost to the student.
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Support for teacher training programmes
For information on financial support and to apply, please visit the government website: gov.uk/studentfinance
Tuition fee loan
UK and EU students may be eligible for a student loan to cover the full costs of their tuition fees, which is payable directly to UCL on the student’s behalf.
Student maintenance loan
Full-time UK students may be eligible to apply for a maintenance loan of up to £11,354*. The maximum amount you can borrow is dependent on your living circumstances, where you choose to study (a higher rate is payable in London), and your household income. The loan is paid directly into your bank account in three instalments at the start of each term. You will not be expected to repay loans until you have graduated and are earning over £25,000 per year. For further information and details on how to apply, visit gov.uk/studentfinance
Training bursaries
Some UK and EU PGCE students may be eligible for a training bursary or a scholarship. Bursary amounts depend upon your previous qualifications and the subject in which you are training to teach. For up-to-date information on this type of funding, please visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk
Training scholarships
Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics, Languages and Geography trainees may be eligible for a scholarship of up to £28,000*, depending on which subject they choose. Further information can be found at getintoteaching.education.gov.uk
International students
You should contact your local British Council Office (for more information, visit educationuk.org) or check with the ministry of education in your home country for details of possible sources of funding. For additional advice, please see the information for international students on our website at ucl.ac.uk/international For general information on UCL teacher training funding, please visit ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/teacher-training Applicants can also contact our Student Funding team at ittfunding@ucl.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)20 3198 7351 *These are 2018/19 funding figures. Up-to-date information can be found at ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/teacher-training
I found the guidance and care from the lecturers as well as the student support staff at the IOE particularly valuable. In order to help me travel to my first placement school, the IOE paid for a taxi, as the school was quite a distance away from the station. Without this level of support, I would have struggled to complete the placement successfully. I have very fond memories of being a student at the IOE during both periods of study. The library was my favourite place, where I often got lost and side-tracked in the vast range of fascinating educational literature on offer. Showing my mother my MA dissertation on the library shelf was an emotional and celebratory moment for us both.
Dhana Gorasia Secondary PGCE (2000) and MA in Social Justice and Education (2007)
Entry requirements /
In addition to the specific entry requirements shown on the route pages (pages 6–17) UCL’s minimum entrance requirements for the teacher training programmes detailed in this publication are listed below:
GCSE requirements
For all programmes other than Post Compulsory, a GCSE, or comparable qualification, at grade C (or grade 5 for GCSEs sat in 2017 onwards) is required in both English Language and Mathematics. For Primary Education (pupils aged 3–11) and EYITT routes (pupils aged 0–5), a GCSE at grade C (or grade 5 for GCSEs sat in 2017 onwards) is also required in a science subject. Applicants who do not offer a GCSE in English, Mathematics or Science may demonstrate an equivalent standard by completing either the Mathematics Foundation, Mathematics Higher or English from equivalencytesting.com and achieving at least a grade 5.
First degree
A first or second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution, is required. The specific requirements are listed online at ucl.ac.uk/graduate in addition to any other academic requirements. Candidates who are judged not to have sufficient subject knowledge in the relevant area may be required to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. The length of SKE varies depending on the need of the individual – from eight-week ‘refresher’ programmes, through to more extensive 28-week courses. For further details see getintoteaching.education. gov.uk/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ske-courses For some programmes, applicants whose qualifications are of a lower standard may be admitted if they can demonstrate an appropriate academic background and experience in the relevant field.
Professional Skills Tests
For all programmes other than Post Compulsory, applicants must successfully complete Professional Skills Tests in Numeracy and Literacy before they can enrol on a programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). The tests must be taken and passed by 1 August 2019. Information on the skills tests can be found at getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/ how-to-apply/passing-the-skills-tests
Work/school experience
All students joining UCL are encouraged to have obtained, or to have arranged, relevant, recent experience within a school setting.
Medical fitness (Occupational Health) and Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Clearance
Teacher Training providers have a responsibility to ensure that trainees have the health and physical capacity to teach and will not put children and young people at risk of harm. For this reason all applicants will be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.H The cost of these checks is £135. The Post Office charge £11 for their document checking service. All teacher training candidates who are offered a place at UCL must be certified as meeting national requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach, as set by the Department for Education. We apply the Fitness to Teach requirement to EYITT, Primary, Secondary and Post Compulsory PGCE candidates, all of whom must complete a
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health questionnaire for scrutiny by our occupational health provider. Candidates are currently responsible for the cost of obtaining occupational health clearance. If you are offered a place on a teacher training programme, you will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the H Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A satisfactory certificate is a condition of entry to the programme, as we need to assess your suitability for access to children and vulnerable adults. This document will contain details of any cautions, convictions, reprimands, warnings or bindovers recorded against your name (even where they would ordinarily be considered spent) or confirm that you have none. For those offered a place on an EYITT or Primary PGCE, confirmation will be required that the individual does not live at the same address as someone disqualified from working in a childcare setting. If you have lived, worked or travelled in another country for three months or more in the last ten years, you will also need to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the relevant country/countries.H Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from entry to your chosen programme of study. If your disclosure certificate reveals details about an offence or other matter, we will ask you to provide a brief written account of the circumstances of the incident(s) and any mitigating factors that you feel are relevant, in order to make an informed decision on your suitability for admission. Further information about the Enhanced Disclosure check and any related fees that you will need to pay will be provided in our offer letter, if your application to UCL is successful. For advice please contact teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)20 3370 1217
English language proficiency requirements
If your first language is not English you will be required to provide recent evidence that your command of English is adequate. This may take the form of substantial education (usually at least 12 months) or work experience (usually at least 18 months), conducted in English in a majority English-speaking country, no more than two years prior to the date of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may provide an English language qualification recognised by UCL and awarded not more than two years prior to the date of enrolment. If you are a visa national, your qualification must have been taken within two years of receiving a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) from UCL. More details about English language proficiency requirements can be found at ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
Visa information
Full-time and Pre-service programmes: these programmes are suitable for international students on a Tier 4 visa – study must be full-time, face-to-face, starting October. Part-time and In-service/employment-based programmes: these programmes are not suitable for international students on a Tier 4 visa.
Further information
Full details of acceptable qualifications and programme requirements can be found at ucl.ac.uk/graduate
The school/college is responsible for checks to employment-based programmes (EYITT [Employment-based pathway], Post Compulsory [In-Service] and School Direct [Salaried] programmes).
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Early Years (Mainstream pathway)
Primary/Secondary PGCE
School Direct (Salaried)
School Direct (Salaried) Top-Up PGCE
School Direct (Tuition Fee)
Post Compulsory (In-Service)
Post Compulsory (Pre-Service)
Teach First
GCSE in English
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
GCSE in Mathematics
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
GCSE in Science (Primary PGCE and EYITT only)
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
This table shows the conditions that must be met by applicants to UCL teacher training programmes, by 1 August 2019.
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Early Years (Employment-based pathway)
Entry requirements – compliance table
A level subject (Mathematics required for Primary [Specialist Mathematics full-time] PGCE)
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
First degree
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate
S
Y
Y
S
N
Y
S
Y
Y
Occupational health clearance check
S
Y
Y
S
N
Y
S
Y
Y
Professional Skills Test (Numeracy)
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Professional Skills Test (Literacy)
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
English language proficiency
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
ITE school experience
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Overseas police check
S
Y
Y
S
N
Y
S
Y
Y
Disqualification by Association Check (Primary PGCE/EYITT)
S
Y
Y
S
N
Y
N
N
Y
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Key Y/Y es, required N / No, not required S / School/College carries out check C / Where a condition of offer
H Entrants must be undertaking a School Direct (Salaried) programme at UCL. l Conditions may apply for other subjects, see our website (www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate) for details.
Routes into teaching
Teacher training programmes 2019 entry /
Key EYFS / E arly Years Foundation Stage
PGDE / Postgraduate Diploma in Education
EYTS / Early Years Teacher Status
QTLS / Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills
KS1 / Key Stage 1 – National Curriculum
QTS / Qualified Teacher Status
PGCE / Postgraduate Certificate in Education
UCL’s teacher training programmes are listed below (for details of graduate taught and graduate research programmes please visit ucl.ac.uk/graduate). All information given is correct as of 25 August 2018; availability is subject to change and prospective students should always make sure they have up-to-date information before making an application.
Early Years Initial Teacher Training Programme title
Accreditation
Qualification
Mode/duration
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (employment-based pathway)
EYTS
PGCE
Part-time: 1 year
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (mainstream pathway)
EYTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
PGCE Primary Programme title
Accreditation
Qualification
Mode/duration
Primary
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Primary (EYFS/KS1 full-time)
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Primary (Specialist Mathematics full-time)
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Programme title
Accreditation
Qualification
Mode/duration
Art and Design
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Biology
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Business Education
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Chemistry
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Citizenship
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Computing with ICT
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
English
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
English with Drama
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Geography
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
History
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Languages
QTS
PGCE,
Full-time: 1 year
Mathematics
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Music
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Physics
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Physics with Mathematics
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Psychology
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Religious Education
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Social Science
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
PGCE Secondary
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PGCE Post Compulsory Programme title
Accreditation
Qualification
Mode/duration
Post Compulsory (full-time)
QTLS available
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Post Compulsory (part-time)
QTLS available
PGCE
Part-time: 2 years
Programme titleH
Accreditation
Qualification
Mode/duration
Primary
QTS
PGCE Top-Up route available
Full-time: 1 year
Primary (EYFS/KS1 full-time route)
QTS
PGCE Top-Up route available
Full-time: 1 year
Primary Mathematics Specialist
QTS
PGCE Top-Up route available
Full-time: 1 year
Programme titleH
Accreditation
Qualification
Mode/duration
Art and Design
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Biology
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Business Studies
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Chemistry
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Citizenship
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Computer Science
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
English
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
English – Drama
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Geography
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
History
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Mathematics
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Modern Foreign Languages
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Music
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Physics
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Physics with Mathematics
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Primary
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Primary (EYFS/KS1 full-time route)
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Primary Mathematics Specialist
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Psychology
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Religious Education
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
Social Science
QTS
PGCE
Full-time: 1 year
School Direct (Salaried)
School Direct (Tuition Fee)
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Curriculum areas and age phases are subject to availability.
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